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310 Parnassus Ave

Cole Valley/Parnassus Heights, SF 94117 1275008 10 units · 3 fl · 1915

This building has far more open problems than almost any other in the neighborhood. Renters here report frequent, slow-to-fix problems. Get repair promises in writing and check the unit before signing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Cole Valley/Parnassus Heights
Above average
avg 0.9
5
FewerMore

This building has 5 novs (7y), above the Cole Valley/Parnassus Heights average of 0.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 310 Parnassus Ave rent-controlled?

San Francisco's Rent Ordinance caps rent increases and provides eviction protection for most residential units built before 1979 with 2+ units. Here's how this building scores.

Built before 1979
Built 1915
2 or more units
10 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH3
Likely rent-controlled. Building age and unit count suggest this property falls under San Francisco's Rent Ordinance.

Based on SF Assessor records. Not legal advice — confirm with the SF Rent Board.

Building characteristics
Units10
Floors3
Year built1915
Total area4,575 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1275008
Ownership

Registered owner per SF Assessor-Recorder (secured roll).

Owner name
Seventh Avenue Apartments L
Mailing address
4444 Geary Blvd Ste 100 San Francisco CA 94118
Last sale
020821

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Initial analysis

310 Parnassus Avenue is a three-story, 10-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1915, currently owned by Seventh Avenue Apartments L. The property has undergone several significant improvements over the years, with the most recent being a complete reroofing project completed in late 2024 at a cost of $21,500. Notable structural improvements include a completed soft-story retrofit (Tier 3) performed in 2017-2018 with an engineering cost of $80,000, bringing the building into compliance with seismic safety requirements. The building has experienced various maintenance and safety issues that have been addressed over time, including multiple fire safety concerns such as blocked exits (most recently in January 2024) and alarm system maintenance issues (open violation as of December 2021). The property has a history of plumbing problems, with notable incidents including water leakage issues between units 103 and 10 in late 2009, and kitchen cabinet deterioration, ceiling cracks, and mold concerns reported in 2019.

The building's maintenance history shows regular attention to infrastructure and safety requirements, though some issues have been recurring, particularly related to fire safety systems and plumbing. While recent complaints have decreased in severity, the building continues to experience periodic maintenance challenges, including a rodent/insect infestation report in early 2024. Several routine inspections have been conducted over the years, with most issues being resolved promptly, including previous violations from 2003 related to plumbing, fire escapes, and sanitation. The property has maintained active compliance with major safety requirements, including the completion of its soft-story retrofit, though some violations remain open while awaiting resolution. Recent external issues reported through 311 calls have primarily concerned parking enforcement and street maintenance rather than building-specific problems.

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Risk rating

How 310 Parnassus Ave's risk score is calculated

We trained a model on 7 years of SF DBI inspection data — notice of violation filings, complaint history, and owner track records. It estimates the probability that DBI inspectors will issue a Notice of Violation at this address in the next 12 months. Lower % = safer.

What the score means for you

Grade A–B — Low risk

DBI rarely finds violations here. Strong maintenance history and a clean complaint record.

Grade C — Moderate risk

Some past violations or complaints on record. Worth asking the landlord about any open issues before signing.

Grade D–F — High risk

Elevated violation and complaint history. DBI has found issues here before and is statistically likely to again.

Neighborhood percentile
6th percentile

Out of 526 buildings in this neighborhood, 494 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
29%
No DBI
violation
71%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

The three data points that most influenced this building's risk rating — ranked by the weight the model placed on each one.

Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

Neighborhood location

Precise location is a proxy for neighborhood-level risk — some SF blocks have systematically higher DBI activity.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 18.2%
Moderate concern 42.6%
Severe concern 39.3%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months at each severity level. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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The story over time

310 Parnassus Ave event timeline

Violations, complaints, fire incidents, permits, and buyouts — most recent records in order.

2026
311 Request Apr 13
Public works
bsm complaint

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